Route des Grandes Alpes
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Point-to-point trail in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 153 mi (246.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 23,967 ft (7,305 m)
- Est. Time
- 61 hr 25 min
- High point
- 8,638 ft (2,633 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Fort de la Fressinea, bloc 2 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Historic site: PO de Fressinéa 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade St-Sébastien 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Spring 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping l’étoile du cians 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from start
- Peak: Les Serres 22.3 mi (35.8 km) from start
- Shelter 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Point d'information touristique d'Entraunes 40.6 mi (65.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 42.8 mi (68.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Saut du Var 43.7 mi (70.3 km) from start
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Questions about Route des Grandes Alpes
How long is Route des Grandes Alpes?
Route des Grandes Alpes is 153 mi (246.3 km) long. Most people take about 61 hr 25 min. It climbs 23,967 ft (7,305 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,638 ft (2,633 m).
How hard is Route des Grandes Alpes?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route des Grandes Alpes?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Route des Grandes Alpes?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 2.7 mi (4.3 km), 12 mi (19.4 km), 22.3 mi (35.8 km). Toilets: 2.7 mi (4.3 km), 17.4 mi (28 km), 21.5 mi (34.6 km). 5 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Route des Grandes Alpes shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on Route des Grandes Alpes?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Route des Grandes Alpes?
10 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route des Grandes Alpes?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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